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Quantum dot technology to advance molecular cell imaging
Researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign bioengineering team and Mayo Clinic have engineered a new type of molecular probe that can measure and count RNA in cells and tissue without organic dyes. The probe is based on the conventional fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) technique, but it relies on compact quantum dots to…
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New vaccine shown promise in preventing secondary strokes after an ischemic stroke
New research published in journal Hypertension shows that vaccine called S100A9 may be able to replace oral blood thinners to reduce the risk of secondary strokes in patients with recent ischemic stroke. Japanese researchers successfully tested an experimental vaccine in mice and found that it provided protection against blood clots for more than two months without increasing…
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Late night snack with cottage cheese has no major adverse metabolic effects
Associate Professor of Nutrition, Food and Exercise Sciences Michael Ormsbee and former Florida state university graduate student Samantha Leyh found that consuming 30 grams of protein about 30 minutes before bed appears to have a positive effect on muscle quality, metabolism, and overall health. They compared protein from whole food (cottage cheese) versus liquid protein…
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Preventing Alzheimer’s dementia with Ibuprofen
Researchers suggest that daily intake of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs like over the counter ibuprofen could prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. This research is led by Dr. Patrick McGeer and is published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Alzheimer’s dementia affects those diagnosed and their family along with a significant financial burden on the society.…
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Improvements in optical mammography to advance breast cancer diagnostics
Researchers from Politecnico di Milano, Italy report improvements in the design of optical mammography used in diagnosis and monitoring of breast cancer. They report increase sensitivity by a thousandfold.This research is presented at Biomedical Optics meeting 2018. Schematic diagram of new and improved optical mammography device.Credit: Edoardo Ferocino Optical mammography uses infrared light and is used…
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Home genetic tests: how accurate are they?
Researchers at Ambry Genetics Corp analyzed how accurate direct-to-consumer genetic tests are in highlighting specific genetic variants. They found test raw data was incorrectly reported and could not be verified by further diagnostic laboratory tests in around 40% of the cases. These findings based on a small sample of 49 patients are reported in journal…
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Pecan consumption linked to improved cardiovascular and diabetic biomarkers
Researchers have conducted a study to see if eating pecans had an impact on cardiovascular disease and diabetes biomarkers. This study was funded by National Pecan Shellers Association and findings are published in journal Nutrition. Researchers conducted a placebo-controlled crossover trial of 26 subjects. All subjects were provided with meals to carefully control their food intake.…
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Muscular dystrophy treatment with Tamoxifen and Raloxifene
Researchers study the use of selective estrogen receptor modulators tamoxifen and raloxifene in patients with muscular dystrophies (MD). Results in an animal study showed significant improvement muscular function. The study findings are published in journal American Journal of Pathology. Animal study results showing improvement in grip strength, running and changes in muscle histology following use…
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Age-related macular degeneration treated with a stem cell retinal patch
Researchers developed retinal eye patch made from human embryonic stem cells to treat age-related macular degeneration. Researchers grew retinal pigment epithelial cells from stem cells and used synthetic basement membrane to create a retinal patch. Phase 1 clinical trial findings are reported in the journal Nature Biotechnology. Age-related macular degeneration is the most common cause of visual impairment in…
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